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Determining that the Properties Located at Block 99, Lot 11.10 (Sonesta Suites 2) be Designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area in Accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 Et Seq.
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WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. ("Redevelopment Law"), authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land located therein constitute areas in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2025, the Township Council ("Council") of the Township of South Brunswick ("Township") adopted Resolution 2025-244 authorizing and directing the Planning Board of the Township ("Board") to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether 4375 U.S. Route 1 South within the Township of South Brunswick and identified with more particularity as Block 99, Lot 11.10, as more specifically designated in the Resolution ("Study Area"), meets the criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law and should be designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, as that term is defined by the Redevelopment Law; and
WHEREAS, the Board conducted a preliminary investigation of the Study Area to determine whether it should be designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area in accordance with the criteria and procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-6; and
WHEREAS, the Board received and reviewed the report of Richard Hunt, P.P, A.I.C.P, entitled "Preliminary Investigation " dated April 9, 2026 (the "Preliminary Investigation Report") for the Board for its consideration in determining whether all or part of the Study Area should be designated a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted by the Board on August 12, 2026, with notice having been properly given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the Board reviewed the Area in Need Study and associated documents, and heard testimony from all interested parties (if any); and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, members of the general public were given an opportunity to be heard and to address questions to the Board concerning the potential designation of the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, after completing its investigation and public hearing on this matter, the Board concluded that there was sufficient credible evidence to support findings that satisfy the criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law, particularly at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 et seq., for designating part of the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area and that said designation is necessary for the effective redevelopment of the area comprising the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board further concluded that there was sufficient credible evidence to support findings that any designation of the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Study Area shall not authorize the municipality to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any property in the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Redevelopment Law and as memorialized by Resolution dated September 23, 2026, the Board recommended to the Council that part of the Study Area be designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 7th day of October, 2026, by the Township Council of the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it accepts the recommendation from the Planning Board of the Township of South Brunswick and finds that 4375 U.S. Route 1 South and identified with more particularity as Block 99, Lot 11.10, as shown on the official tax map of the Township of South Brunswick, be and are hereby deemed to be a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the designation of these properties as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area shall not authorize the Township to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any property in the Study Area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township hereby reserves all other authority and powers granted to it under the Redevelopment Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Township of South Brunswick shall forthwith transmit a copy of the within Resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs for review; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that within ten (10) days of the Township Council's adoption of the within Resolution, the Clerk of the Township of South Brunswick shall serve notice of the Township Council's determination and the within Resolution upon all record owners of property within the Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, those whose names are listed on the Tax Assessor's records for receiving such notices, and upon each person who filed a written objection thereto and stated, in or upon the written submission, an address to which notice of the determination and Resolution may be sent and upon the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board shall transmit a report containing its recommendation concerning a Redevelopment Plan to the Township Council when same has been completed. The Planning Board’s report shall include an identification of any provisions in the proposed Redevelopment Plan which are inconsistent with the Master Plan and recommendations concerning these inconsistencies and any other matters as the Planning Board deems appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.